Are you a cybersecurity expert with insights into safeguarding aviation and airport operations? We invite thought leaders, researchers, and industry professionals to share their expertise at the Defend The Airport Cybersecurity Collaborative 2026.
This conference will bring together aviation and cybersecurity professionals to explore the latest threats, trends, and technologies in airport cybersecurity. It’s an opportunity to influence the conversation and help shape the future of secure air travel.
We are currently seeking expert speakers for the Defend the Airport Collaborative in the following focus areas:
OT-focused cybersecurity for airport infrastructure
Modernization pathways for aviation and airport systems
Drones and unmanned systems operating in airport environments
Coordinated national cyber exercises and incident response
CMMC considerations and implementation for OT environments
As a DTA 2.0 speaker, you will enjoy complimentary conference registration. Your name, photo, professional biography, and organization will be prominently featured in our promotional materials and on the conference website. This is a unique opportunity to gain significant exposure for yourself and your organization, reaching thousands of attendees from industry, government, and academia both in person and online.
Only a proposal title and brief (about 75-word) description is required for submission. All submissions will be peer reviewed and evaluated based on originality, technical and/or research content/depth, relevance to conference focus, and speaker experience. English is the official language of the conference.
Please submit your speaker proposal below